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Add 9/32 and 8/20

9/32 + 8/20 is 109/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   8/20 = 8 × 8/20 × 8 = 64/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/160 + 64/160 = 45 + 64/160 = 109/160
5. So, 9/32 + 8/20 = 109/160

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